Connacht Team Talk Thread V - The Friend Zone

sydthebeat

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Henry Ford III wrote: »

Hard to believe that. The IRFU control and authorise all.

I heard Aki went to Connacht to be guaranteed his place on the starting 15.

I call complete BS on that one.

Aki came onto lams radar after aki worked under tana umaga with counties manuwatu.... And lam had that blues connection with umaga.
Aki came in at a time that Connacht were loosing mckeown and tonetti in the center, which was the bargaining point between Connacht and the IRFU.

I don't for one second believe the irfu had scouted aki as a potential national player, and then looked to see what province to put him in.

KBurke85

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sydthebeat wrote: »

I call complete BS on that one.

Aki came onto lams radar after aki worked under tana umaga with counties manuwatu.... And lam had that blues connection with umaga.
Aki came in at a time that Connacht were loosing mckeown and tonetti in the center, which was the bargaining point between Connacht and the IRFU.

I don't for one second believe the irfu had scouted aki as a potential national player, and then looked to see what province to put him in.

What’s it matter? It’s nearly 5 years ago. Bundee is a Connacht and Ireland player.

sydthebeat

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KBurke85 wrote: »

What’s it matter? It’s nearly 5 years ago. Bundee is a Connacht and Ireland player.

The post I replied is less than 8 hours old???

Is there a statute of limitations now on responding to posts that I don't know about??

Wegians89

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Godwin conformed our on the 42 with a tight injury

Bazzo

Mul, it's over

With Bundee/Farrell if doesn't matter as much but it would have been nice to be able to bring strong options off the bench too. Cardiff also have very strong centres though I think Halaholo went off injured last week.

Wegians89

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Bazzo wrote: »

With Bundee/Farrell if doesn't matter as much but it would have been nice to be able to bring strong options off the bench too. Cardiff also have very strong centres though I think Halaholo went off injured last week.

More for the 22 jersey. Think Daly will get it and he has been solid enough recently. Carty will be needed for the full 80

ClanofLams

Mul, it's over

Godwin is a loss, he’s been excellent this season and is much more well rounded than other options.

Is Nick Williams still out for Cardiff?

Mr Tickle

ClanofLams wrote: »

Godwin is a loss, he’s been excellent this season and is much more well rounded than other options.

Is Nick Williams still out for Cardiff?

For a guy who was bang average for both Munster and Ulster he's really found a way of ruining days for Connacht.

Henry Ford III

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sydthebeat wrote: »

I call complete BS on that one.

Aki came onto lams radar after aki worked under tana umaga with counties manuwatu.... And lam had that blues connection with umaga.
Aki came in at a time that Connacht were loosing mckeown and tonetti in the center, which was the bargaining point between Connacht and the IRFU.

I don't for one second believe the irfu had scouted aki as a potential national player, and then looked to see what province to put him in.

You might be right and you might also be wrong.

sydthebeat

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Henry Ford III wrote: »

You might be right and you might also be wrong.

that statement could also be right... or it could be wrong

FACECUTTR

Mr Tickle wrote: »

For a guy who was bang average for both Munster and Ulster he's really found a way of ruining days for Connacht.

I thought his time with Ulster was really good.

b.gud

Daly, Fitzgerald and Llyod all sign contracts for next season

https://www.connachtrugby.ie/daly-fitzgerald-and-lloyd-the-latest-to-sign-connacht-contracts/

Wegians89

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Good to see them being kept on, big week for the Fitzgeralds.

On the academy players being bumped up yesterday, kind of surprised de buitlear didn’t get promoted. Looks a fine prospect, didn’t do anything wrong any time he’s played and from pictures seems to have been training with the seniors all year

Lebute

Wegians89 wrote: »

Good to see them being kept on, big week for the Fitzgeralds.

On the academy players being bumped up yesterday, kind of surprised de buitlear didn’t get promoted. Looks a fine prospect, didn’t do anything wrong any time he’s played and from pictures seems to have been training with the seniors all year

Would Lloyyd getting a senior contract indicate Kerins (Year 3) Being released altogether.
Two others were no Brainers both have added to squad and can only improve with more exposure to top level rugby.

b.gud

Lebute wrote: »

Would Lloyyd getting a senior contract indicate Kerins (Year 3) Being released altogether.
Two others were no Brainers both have added to squad and can only improve with more exposure to top level rugby.

It depends, they could be considering letting McKeon and Mitchell go, I'd say Mitchell will def be let go, and promoting Kerrins thus keeping 4 senior scrum halves

KBurke85

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b.gud wrote: »

It depends, they could be considering letting McKeon and Mitchell go, I'd say Mitchell will def be let go, and promoting Kerrins thus keeping 4 senior scrum halves

Prob v likely especially with Marmion most likely going to the world cup

connachta

Definitely between C.McKeon and Kerrins for the 4th spot

Lucas44

connachta wrote: »

Definitely between C.McKeon and Kerrins for the 4th spot

Between Kerins and Reilly.. Mckeon is gone

Lucas44

Wegians89 wrote: »

Are they all confirmed? Only saw officially Carey and kelleher and Connolly was rumored to be leaving in a paper.

That’s a lot bigger turnover in players than I expected. Can see reasons for all leaving though. Big recruitment needed though

Yes there all confirmed, players were told during the last two weeks

Wegians89

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Lucas44 wrote: »

Between Kerins and Reilly.. Mckeon is gone

Kerins looked very good when he was u 20, would like to see more of him next season

Wegians89

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Lucas44 wrote: »

Yes there all confirmed, players were told during the last two weeks

Delahunt staying? Any incoming rumors?

ClanofLams

Mul, it's over

Interesting that Paul Boyle was on media duty this week, would suggest he will start presumably with Fainga’a and Butler. Expect Copeland might get bench slot given impact he had last week but McKeon has been going well too.

Wegians89

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Big surprise McCabe going

Burkie1203

Mul, it's over

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1116341756621094912?s=19

Utopia Parkway

Delahunt and Robb have extended their contracts.

Zzippy

Are we a bit short at prop next year with McCabe, Carey and O'Donnell leaving? Very surprised at McCabe and O'Donnell, really thought both would be kept.

its_phil

Mul, it's over

Griffins hamstring killed the momentum he had when he broke through with Tiernan and McSharry. Wish him and Craig in particular the very best.

Great servants and nice fellas too

KBurke85

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https://www.connachtrugby.ie/delahunt-and-robb-extend-connacht-contracts-as-griffin-announces-retirement/

KBurke85

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Zzippy wrote: »

Are we a bit short at prop next year with McCabe, Carey and O'Donnell leaving? Very surprised at McCabe and O'Donnell, really thought both would be kept.

We have signed McAllister I imagine he replaces McCabe. Bit surprised O'Donnell is leaving. Looked like he had a lot of potential

Wegians89

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Zzippy wrote: »

Are we a bit short at prop next year with McCabe, Carey and O'Donnell leaving? Very surprised at McCabe and O'Donnell, really thought both would be kept.

McAllister signed, Burke and Kenny promoted and friend said Carey would be replaced. If anything adding an extra number